Indium Corporation's Andy C. Mackie, PhD, MSc, senior product manager for semiconductor and advanced assembly materials, was presented with the 2014 William D. Ashman Award at the 47th International Symposium on Microelectronics on Oct. 14 in San Diego, Calif.
The William D. Ashman Award recognizes an individual who has provided significant technical contributions to the electronics packaging industry, while participating and demonstrating support of activities that enhance the electronics packaging profession.
Dr. Mackie is the president of the IMAPS Empire Chapter and chairman of the editorial advisory board for Chip Scale Review Magazine. In 2014, his articles appeared in Semiconductor Packaging News, EP&P (Europe) and Chip Scale Review. Dr. Mackie has also served as a presenter and chair for IMAPS workshops.
"Dr. Mackie's demonstrated commitment and fervor for advancing the microelectronics industry and electronics packaging technologies distinguishes him as a true leader," said Voya Markovich, first past president and chairman of the IMAPS Awards committee. "We are honored to be able to recognize him with this award."
Dr. Mackie is an electronics industry expert in physical chemistry, surface chemistry, rheology, and semiconductor assembly materials and processes. He has more than 20 years of experience in new product and process development, and materials marketing in all areas of electronics manufacturing, from wafer fabrication to semiconductor packaging and electronics assembly. Dr. Mackie has a doctorate in physical chemistry from the University of Nottingham, U.K., and a Master of Science (MSc) in colloid and interface science from the University of Bristol, U.K. Additionally, he is formally trained in Six Sigma – Design of Experiments.
A IMAPS é a maior sociedade dedicada ao avanço e crescimento da microeletrónica e das tecnologias de embalagem eletrónica através da formação profissional. A carteira de tecnologias da Sociedade é divulgada através de simpósios, conferências, workshops, cursos de desenvolvimento profissional e outros esforços. A IMAPS tem atualmente mais de 3.000 membros nos Estados Unidos e mais de 3.000 membros internacionais em todo o mundo.
A Indium Corporation é um dos principais fabricantes e fornecedores de materiais para os mercados globais de eletrónica, semicondutores, energia solar, película fina e gestão térmica. Os produtos incluem soldas e fluxos; brasagens; materiais de interface térmica; alvos de pulverização; metais e compostos inorgânicos de índio, gálio, germânio e estanho; e NanoFoil®. Fundada em 1934, a Indium tem apoio técnico global e fábricas localizadas na China, Malásia, Singapura, Coreia do Sul, Reino Unido e EUA.
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